David Lee McClain Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For David Lee McClain

Deacon David Lee McClain age 74 of Kings Mountain, North Carolina transitioned on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at CaroMont Health Center. He was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina on August 9, 1949to the late Andrew McClain and Stella Mae Adams McClain. He began his education at Washington High School. He was a proud graduate of Cleveland Technical Community College where he received his Adult High School diploma. Always a hardworking man throughout his life, he retired from the Cleveland County School System. After retiring from the school system, he and his wife began to work full-time in their calling, a ministry of help (local missions). This ministry (without an official title and never requesting any assistance) was a reflection Deacon McClain and his wife. Their ministry of help was a ministry of serving others in ways such as visiting the sick, providing food for members of the community, providing clothing, serving as parental figure, providing lawn service, praying, singing, and …ALWAYS GIVING.

Deacon McClain was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church for over 70 years where he served anywhere he was needed. In title, he was chairman of the Deacon Board; however, in servitude there was no job too small for him to do. His pastimes included sharing the good news anywhere and anytime he had an opportunity. He was short in stature but a giant in his love (a little giant). He could reference a biblical scripture or share a song for any occasion. He was a proud, giving, loving, stern, and comical man even on his death bed. He LOVED his wife, children, and his grandchildren. He unselfishly shared his love, gifts, talents, and treasures with many in community as a brother, uncle, friend, mentor, and father-figure.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his bonus mother Dorcus Hunter McClain; siblings Paul (Rosie) McClain; George McClain, Robert (Sally Ann) McClain, Martha McClain, Bishop Jesse McClain, Rev. Inez Goddard, Joseph McClain, and Pearl McClain.

He leaves to cherish his memory and continue his legacy his wife of 53 years Gloria McClain; his children S. Davena (Charles) Foster of Greensboro, NC, Fredrick (Leslie) of Bessemer City, NC, Katrina McClain of Charlotte, NC, Jeffrey McClain of Nashville, TN; siblings Theodore (Allean) McClain of Waco, NC, Minister Arthur (Bertie) McClain of Kings Mountain, NC, Shirley Williams of Atlanta, GA, Charles McClain of Mary Esther, FL; bonus siblings Hillard Hunter (Stella) of Fate, Texas, M. Francis (Fred) of Gastonia, NC, and Timothy Hunter of Albany, GA; sisters-in-law Barbara McClain of Kings Mountain, Louise McClain of Lincolnton, NC, Kathy McClain, Gail Bolden, and brother-in-law Rev. Thomas Goddard; seven grandchildren Jasmine Harris McClain, Brooklyn (Terrance) Smith, Destini (Allen) Marshall, Javon (Keiyshawna) Morgan, Faith Foster, Darja McClain, and Jeremiah Foster; nine great-grandchildren Malachi Miller, Karson Whitworth, Kyren Whitworth, Ali Rodriguez, Saniyah Parker, Noah Foster, Kali McClain, Kailyn McClain and Darja McClain Jr, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 12:30 PM at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Burial will take place at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 12:30 PM at the church on Monday and on Friday and Saturday from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the home. No Sunday visitation at the home. Mr. McClain may viewed until 7:00 PM on Sunday at the chapel of Enloe Mortuary.

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Gloria (Dean) Our hearts go out to you and your family. Always remember those we love don't go away Unseen, Unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear. You are always in our hearts and prayers. In loving memory of Deacon David McClain always keep you strong.
Beary Frierson & Katherine Gary-Frierson

Gloria (Dean) Words cannot describe what we are feeling. We give our condolences to the entire family. God rest his soul...God bless you and your family.
Beary & Katherine Frierson

My prayers and condolences go out to this great family. May the peace that is God surround you all in solace and comfort in the days to come. - Acorea Darren Sims

Fred, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. Mr. McClain was a sweet and kind man. Most of all, he was a man of God. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Donna Clinton

Katrina, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Judith Porter

Deacon David, when I was ordained as a deacon, you took me under your wings and mentored me, never letting me go. My spiritual growth was enlightened by your spiritual knowledge of God's Word that you freely and willingly shared with me. Because of God bringing you into my life I am a better man and deacon. I thank God for sharing you with me. I will miss you dearly. Johnny B McClain

To the McClain family, you have my condolences and prayers

To Deaconess Gloria Dean and the McClain family words cannot express how much we are going to miss our loving Deacon and brother in Christ. David and Dean remind us of Aquila and Priscilla the married couple in the Bible. According to information about them they knew how to disciple together, teach together, host together and encourage together. And what a love story marriage of over 53 years. Blessings and love. Howard and Sarah Roberts

My deepest condolences to the entire McClain family. Deacon McClain will truly be missed. He loved the Lord and didn't mind sharing the word. To Dean and the family, accept my virtual hugs and know that I'm praying for your strength in the days to come as you grieve. Brenda Wilson Ross

I absolutely will miss David and Gloria coming into my office and singing whatever Godly song they wished to sing. David was a bright ray of sunshine each and every time he came in. He will be missed. Gloria, I love ya and will always be here for you. Jody Hamm NCFB INS

To Gloria and the entire McClain Family, you have my deepest sympathy. To me. David and Gloria together was a symbol of true Love and Devotion!! If you saw one, you saw the other. They both would greet you also in unison as if the voice was coming from one place. David McClain was a true man of God! Betty M Padgett/Blackwell And Sons

David McClain loved the Lord. He shared this in his action and kind nature. He will be remembered. To Dean and the family, we are sorry for the loss of such a great man. John and Marilyn Adams

David was a true man of God . He didn't know me really at the time when I pulled over and ask him to pray with my grandson . With no hesitation he stopped what he was doing and placed his hand on my grandsons head and prayed like never before ... He will truly be missed

I am so sorry to hear of Deacon McClain's passing. He was my former Deacon,and he was a true worshiper. I truly appreciated he, and deaconess McClain for their kindness.Sending prayers, and hugs🙏🏾

Our deepest condolences to Dean and the McClain family .David's legacy lives on. Such a faithful family. He will always be a pillar for all of us.God is love and he loves us so much. May the peace of God sustain you .Peace and Blessings. Roger /Suzette(Webber)Ross and the Webber family 💕🙏🏽